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Understanding the EU AI Act: What It Is and Why It Matters for Legal Operations
Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and governments around the world are beginning to formalize how it should be regulated. One of the most significant developments in this space is the European Union’s AI Act, the first comprehensive regulatory framework designed specifically for artificial intelligence systems.…
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What the Pentagon–Anthropic Showdown Reveals About Governing AI Systems
In late February 2026, the Pentagon and Anthropic became locked in a dispute over a $200 million contract to deploy AI on classified military networks. According to reporting at the time, Pentagon officials asked Anthropic to modify the agreement by removing two safeguards: a prohibition on using the company's models for…
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An update on agentic AI
The potential for AI agents Rakuten, a major Japanese technology conglomerate, is actively integrating AI into its 70+ businesses. In the process, it has become a significant, practical testing ground of high-performance Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly for coding and agentic workflows. Recently, it asked Opus…
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California Frontier AI Act: Key Takeaways for Legal Teams
Summary of SB 53 California recently enacted Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA). It targets large “frontier” AI developers and requires: Public safety disclosures: Big AI developers must publish a frontier AI framework that explains how they assess catastrophic risks, apply…
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What Is Operation AI Comply? What Legal Teams Need to Know
Last year the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched Operation AI Comply, a law enforcement sweep targeting companies that misuse or overhype AI in ways that deceive consumers. The aim is to make it clear that the same consumer protection rules still apply in the AI era. Companies cannot make false or misleading…
